Achraf Hakimi started for Morocco as they beat Scotland 1-0 in their 2026 World Cup group-stage meeting at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
The Paris Saint-Germain defender was part of the Morocco side who protected an early advantage after Ismael Saibari scored inside the opening two minutes. The result leaves Morocco strongly placed in Group C, while Scotland now face a tense final group match against Brazil.
Hakimi’s involvement matters for PSG because the right-back is one of the club’s senior World Cup representatives this summer. Morocco had already opened against Brazil and now have four points from two matches, with Haiti still to come in their final group fixture.
Hakimi Helps Morocco Keep Control
Morocco’s win was built on the speed of their start and the discipline of their defensive shape. Scotland improved after half-time and pushed Scott McTominay higher, but Morocco held out despite late pressure and a disputed penalty incident.
According to The Guardian’s match coverage, Morocco’s early goal was enough to secure the victory and leave them appearing well set for the last 32.
For PSG, the takeaway is simple: Hakimi remains central for club and country. If Morocco finish the job against Haiti, Luis Enrique could be watching one of his most important defenders move deep into the tournament with momentum behind him.
